1985 BMW 324 vs. 1979 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1985 BMW 324 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Lincoln Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Lincoln Continental would be higher. At 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lincoln Continental (138 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1985 BMW 324. (85 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1985 BMW 324. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 640 kg more than 1985 BMW 324. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1979 Lincoln Continental (359 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 BMW 324. (152 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 BMW 324. 1979 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1985 BMW 324 has manual transmission. 1985 BMW 324 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 BMW 324 | 1979 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | BMW | Lincoln |
Model | 324 | Continental |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 5766 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 152 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 1900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2990 mm |